Little Hope Pond
Franklin County, New YorkView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #6 of 7 in the county
- Limited data
Little Hope Pond in Franklin County, New York has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 19 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 7.7 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
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Little Hope Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Franklin County, New York. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Little Hope Pond ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC, last sampled 2023-07-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 7.7 µg/L. TSI 49. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.9 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +3.3 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 7 lakes in Franklin County
Nearby Lakes in Franklin County
Frequently asked questions about Little Hope Pond
Where is Little Hope Pond?
- Little Hope Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Little Hope Pond?
- Little Hope Pond in Franklin County, New York has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L.
Is Little Hope Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS New York Water Science Center
USGS-NY7 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- Chlorophyll a,fluorometric,uncor
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.